Chapter 10

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Everyone was shocked at Naira's emotional outburst. She had never talked like this before.

N - I was always nice to you, always. My Mumma taught me to respect my elders always. But it's hard when i'm constantly being hurt. Kartik was right, every single lady in the Goenka house has hurt me. Why? Because I stood up for what I believed in? Or is it because i'm a woman, and you want me to stay in the house wearing a sari and cooking for my in laws all the time? I am not Chachi who takes everyone opinion, at least not anymore. I kept separating from Kartik because I wanted to give you all space, but for the first time, I separated for my own self respect.

S - Besharam ladki! Koi aisai baat karta hai?

N - Aur aap ne kiya woh kuch nahi? You SLAPPED me. You abused me mentally, physically, and emotionally. If I wanted I could put a police complaint on you, but I won't do that. I'm not going to stay quiet either though, because it's time that I stand up for myself. What do you think, just because I am a woman and a "bahu" i will let everyone abuse me? I am stronger than all of you people with 200 year old mentalities. Shubham begged me not to tell everyone about the addiction. It's not like I gave him the overdose!

S - Enough Naira!

K - Mrs. Goenka, let my Naira talk now.

N - You can't make me quiet today. Do you even know what happened the day of Shubhams funeral?!

S - Yeah yeah, you fell off the bridge... but that doesn't mean —

K - YOU KNEW?!

S - Yes.. Yes I knew. She deserved it. She killed your brother Kartik! I know that you used to love her, but that was a while ago. Now, our business partner, Mr. Parikh's daughter is good for you. Plus, it will benefit us in our industry.

K - That's it. That is the difference between you and Naira. Naira always cared about me, but you, you want me to remarry because of a business deal?! Everyone was right, a step mom can never be a real mom.

N - Kartik, i'm not going to live with this family of yours. We will live in our own flat, far away from this drama!

Manish - Yes, do this. I'm proud of you both. It's time that she finally gets the reality check.

S - Oh, so you're on her side too Manish Ji.

M - Khabardaar, agar phir se Goenka Villa mai kadam rakha toh. You ruined our family Swarna! You have no place her.

S - But Manish Ji...

K & M - GET OUT!

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